A local manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Floor Manager to oversee daily operations within its Trim & Panels department. This leadership role is responsible for managing production staff, maintaining productivity, ensuring quality standards are met, and promoting a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can motivate employees, maintain production schedules, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily production floor operations.
• Assign work and communicate production priorities to team members.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, and attendance.
• Coach, mentor, and hold employees accountable to company expectations.
• Address performance, behavioral, and productivity concerns in a professional manner.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment.
• Communicate production issues, delays, staffing concerns, and operational needs to management.
• Ensure employees follow all safety procedures and properly utilize PPE and equipment.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
• Work alongside production staff when necessary while maintaining supervisory responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and productivity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production facility.
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Previous experience leading employees in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, construction, or similar environment preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a production team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish expectations and hold employees accountable.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of production processes and manufacturing operations preferred.
• Experience in metal manufacturing or roofing is a plus but not required for candidates with strong leadership experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25+ lbs.